Packaging Operator

Westboundandanddown; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Westbound and Down Brewing Company as an entry-level packaging tech/cellar person in Lafayette, CO. This role offers hands-on training in the packaging process while promoting a strong team environment focused on growth in the craft brewing industry. Responsibilities include operating canning equipment and maintaining brewery cleanliness, with opportunities for career advancement in a fun and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Commitment to quality and a safe work environment.
• Eager to grow in craft beer with a team.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of paktek machine and canning line.
• Ongoing cleaning and organization of the brewery.
• Packing out cases from the canning line.

Skills

Physical strength

Flexibility

Stamina

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Paktek machine

Labeler

Keg cleaner

Keg fillers

Canning line

Pallet jack

Job description

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Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
  
  
  

Westbound and Down Brewing Company is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working individuals to join our Packaging team. Individuals who dedicate themselves to excellence and quality will be able to advance, as we prefer to promote from within.

Westbound and Down is expanding! We’re looking to hire a new, entry level packaging tech/cellar person that will be based out of the Lafayette location. Any experience on a brewery production line is greatly appreciated but not required. The Lafayette location is a 3-vessel, semi-automated 15 bbl brewhouse with tanks to produce 6000-7500 bbls. Lafayette is our primary production and canning operation. We simultaneously run our pub brewing for draft beer in Idaho Springs on a 15 bbl pub system with six 15 bbl FVs and six serving vessels. This role will be directly overseen by our packaging manager. This position will begin with training on catching cans on the canning line, proper keg cleaning and kegging, pallet building and wrapping, and cooler management.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 2-3 days of work on the canning line and 2-3 days of keg cleaning a week. Most days will have some blend of both.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Operation and basic maintenance of paktek machine, labeler, keg cleaner, keg fillers, and canning line
• Ongoing cleaning and organization of brewery
• Packing out cases from the canning line, 1-3 days per week
• Assist Packaging Manager with inventory management
• Perform work across locations (Lafayette and Idaho Springs) with adherence to assigned schedule times and production goals
• Move kegs onto pallets for our truck driver to transport
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Experience And Skill Requirements

• Eager to grow in craft beer with a great team of hard working individuals
• Physical strength, flexibility and stamina required – must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly and push pallets around with pallet jacks.
• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A strong focus on packaging quality and consistency
• Commitment to being a part of a team and working for larger goals
• Commitment to quality, helping to create a safe work environment, a great work ethic and attitude, and excitement to learn from our award winning brew team required
• Strong organizational, communication, and record keeping skills
• Strong time management skills, an attention to detail required, and strength in multi-tasking
• Self-motivated, and ability to often work unsupervised from task lists
• Good people skills and professional demeanor
• Weekend availability required for production as needed (although minimal or rare as of now)
• Reliable car or transportation to Lafayette, CO is required
  
  
  

GROWTH POTENTIAL

• This position will stay the same for at least this year but we prefer to hire from within for any positions we will need in the future. Learning the ins and outs of our canning line will be very important to aid in our growth and overall success. The ideal candidate will desire to grow with Westbound and further their craft brewing career.
  
  
  

Compensation

• Compensation will depend on skill level and experience. Pay Range $21.50 to $24 hourly, health benefits, and PTO.
  
  
  

TO APPLY

Please send resumes to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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